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Police urge caution after Northland's horror Christmas weekend
Two Northland road deaths and suspected drowning spur police safety call.
SH5 reopened after crash near Rotorua
A single vehicle collided with a power pole and lines came down across the road.
Man arrested after Christmas Eve hit-and-run in Ōtara
A 26-year-old man has been charged with wounding with intent and failing to stop.
Two-vehicle Auckland crash in Waterview backs up traffic along Great North Rd
A witness said traffic is backed up in both directions.
Person seriously injured in Palmerston North crash; one dead after Northland crash overnight
The road where the incident occurred is now closed.
Napier father of three named as victim of fatal Waipatu crash just before Christmas
The 38-year-old dad was killed on Elwood Rd, Hastings, just days before Christmas.
Dixie Chicks star dead in 'devastating' crash
Laura Lynch was killed in a horror incident in El Paso, Texas.
Two deaths on Northland's roads bring horror start to holiday period
Two people lost their lives on Northland's roads this weekend, prompting a police warning.
Crash waiting to happen: Camera cop nabs 39 speeding drivers in four hours
Constable Karl Hewitt said at that rate he starts just waiting for an accident to happen.
'Far too many': Road toll an alarm for summer
“You’re only a second away from a truck coming at you.”
Police frustrated by death toll on roads
Police plead with drivers to take extra care ahead of holidays following a tragic weekend.
Pedestrian seriously injured near Sylvia Park Mall, traffic gridlocked, warning to avoid area
The intersection of Mount Wellington Highway and Longford St is affected.
Motorcyclist critically injured in crash with truck on Auckland motorway
The Cavendish Drive on-ramp heading north towards the Waterview Tunnel has been closed.
One person dead after two-vehicle crash in Taranaki
The fatal crash occurred around 1130am near Kapuni.
Emergency services attend serious crash
Emergency services are in attendance at a serious incident in Northcote involving a child and a vehicle on Onewa Rd. Video / Michael Craig
Police seek information following fatal Waikato crash
Information is sought on the driving of two vehicles prior to a fatal crash on Sunday.
'Final journey to heaven': Couple killed in tragic crash
Their daughter has shared a tribute on social media.
SH30 collision: Two die in region's third fatal crash in three days
Three other people were badly injured in Monday's Te Ngae Rd/State Highway 30 crash.
Second person dies, three seriously injured in Rotorua crash, SH30 reopens
Two people have died after two vehicles crashed on Te Ngae Rd/State Highway 30.
'Incredibly rare person': Queenstown crash victim was Royalburn Station's head butcher
Victim of a fatal car crash near Queenstown was a head butcher and 'master charcutier'.
‘Please take your time’: Message to Hawke’s Bay motorists after deadly weekend
The road toll across Hawke’s Bay this year has now reached 17 deaths.
SH16 closed after truck crash, motorists told to take alternative route or delay travel
The road is expected to be closed for several hours.
One person dead after crash in Rotorua overnight, investigations under way
The crash was reported to police shortly after 11.10pm.
Pedestrian in serious condition following serious crash in Parnell
Emergency services were notified over the accident around 4.30pm.
Tesla driver to pay US$23k in restitution after fatal crash
Tesla recalled nearly all vehicles sold in the US at same time as driver's court hearing.
One dead after car crash in Gibbston Valley
A two-car crash has killed one person and left another in a serious conditition.
Firm fined after truck crash revealed false logbook entries
Truck driver entered rest break in log book hours before he was due to arrive at it.
Checkpoints set up anywhere, anytime over summer
Colin Crawford from the Auckland Police Impairment Prevention Team and his team have established a checkpoint on Saleyards Rd Otahuhu. Video / Hayden Woodward
Five of the seven injured in Hastings crash were children
A 12-year-old remains in a critical condition at Starship Hospital after a Hastings crash.
Death of man whose body wasn't found for nearly a year remains unexplained
Joel Linwood died after fleeing police following a crash in 2021.
'I was dead scared': 82-year old reunites with street-wise dog after it flees crash scene
'I couldn’t lose her': Social media post helps 82-year-old find 'best friend'.